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Triglycerides are commonly high in many adults. Approximately 25 percent of adults in America have elevated triglycerides. This type of fat, found in the blood, can increase your risk of heart disease dramatically. To decrease your chance of heart disease, it is important to follow these tips for lowering triglycerides naturally.
Dieting to Lose Weight
Lowering your calorie intake to lose weight will help you lower your triglycerides. Triglycerides form because you are taking in more calories than you need for energy. The extra calories are turned into triglycerides and stored in the blood for future use. When you limit your calorie intake, fewer triglycerides are formed, and the ones you already have are turned into energy. Studies have also found that losing 5 to 10 percent of your body weight can dramatically lower triglyceride levels.
Routine Exercise
Exercising has been proven to lower your triglycerides. Aerobic exercise can increase the good cholesterol in your blood, which in turn lowers triglycerides. Aerobic exercise includes jazzercise, walking, jogging, biking, rowing, and swimming. Getting a minimum of 30 minutes of aerobic exercise at least five days per week is recommended by the American Heart Association for good heart health and lowering risk of heart disease.
Watch Your Fat Intake
There are some types of fat that increase triglycerides, and some types of fat that decrease those levels. You should avoid trans fat to prevent more triglycerides from forming. Other types of fats, such as unsaturated fats and fatty fish, can actually actively work to increase your good cholesterol and lower triglycerides.
If you have tried dietary and lifestyle changes to lower triglycerides and you are still at risk for heart disease, you should contact our offices for an appointment. We can help you discover additional ways to improve your heart health and decrease your risk of heart attack.